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The incident began at about 5:25 p.m. Friday when troopers responded to a report of a man threatening to jump off the bridge, state police said.
When they arrived, troopers found the man on the opposite side of a safety wall/barrier and tried to talk him to safety, state police said.
But the man refused and moved closer to the edge of the bridge in an attempt to jump, state police said. That is when the unidentified trooper sprang into action, jumping over the wall and grabbing the man to prevent him from jumping off the bridge, state police said.
The trooper held the man against the bridge, with no barrier between him and the edge, while other troopers, New Haven police officers and New Haven firefighters pulled the man over the wall to safety, state police said.
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Connecticut State Police Trooper 1 helicopter and the U.S. Coast Guard were also contacted to assist, but their services were not needed.
The man was transported to the hospital for evaluation and further assistance.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. After dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. You can also call 211 or 911 for yourself or someone you know.
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